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CUSTOM Leads Sustainability Charge with Green Products

CUSTOM Insights Blog

Driven by environmental regulation, project specification and client demand, green building continues to double every three years according to the World Green Building Trends 2016 report by Dodge Data & Analytics. CUSTOM has over 100 Build Green products and the Emerald System, which contribute to U.S.

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Ceramic tile for safe and sustainable homes

Diary of a Tile Addict

Some VOCs emitted by non-ceramic building products can contribute to a wide variety of health problems and Sick Building Syndrome, according to various health experts. Cordoba by Metropolitan. Because ceramic tile is fired at extremely high temperatures, producing an inorganic material, it has zero VOCs. Ellis by Vitromex.

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The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Furniture

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Because more people know that making responsible choices about the products they put in their homes matters for the environment. Although exotic woods are stunning, bamboo, stone or porcelain may be more durable, require less harmful finishes and not affect forests. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certified.

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Coverings stays connected with virtual event

Floor Covering News

Just prior to the show, the TCNA released its Tile Consumption Report, which pointed toward trouble ahead. The report stated that while many key economic indicators were positive in 2019, American ceramic tile declined for the first time in a decade. New product showcase. The coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S. It showed U.S.

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Time2Design: Headed to #KBIS2014 ~ Kitchen and Bath Industry.

Time2Design

newest products, networking with industry peers and reporting back to. From start to finish Time2Design prides itself on providing and maintaining the highest level of customer service and satisfaction providing the highest quality products and services. products for sale. tile and stone. Mission Statement.

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MAPEI receives indoor air quality certifications

Floor Covering News

—MAPEI said the SCS Global Services has issued its Indoor Advantage Gold certification for indoor air quality for over 255 of MAPEI’s products (in the U.S.) It qualifies for many green-building rating systems, including LEED v4, the WELL Building Standard, BREEAM, Living Building Challenge, NAHB Green Building Standard and more.

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The Costs Associated with becoming an Architect | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

I have read the report myself several times over and the data presented in it is both remarkable and alarming. The report not only identifies items in the system that might be broken, it also presents recommendations on how to fix this process. I wholeheartedly agree with the report. Apparently there’s more than a bit.

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